Hamilton, North Dakota

Hamilton, North Dakota
City

Buildings in Hamilton

Location of Hamilton, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°48′29″N 97°27′7″W / 48.80806°N 97.45194°W / 48.80806; -97.45194Coordinates: 48°48′29″N 97°27′7″W / 48.80806°N 97.45194°W / 48.80806; -97.45194
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Pembina
Area[1]
 • Total 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Land 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 827 ft (252 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 61
 • Estimate (2015)[3] 60
 • Density 225.9/sq mi (87.2/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 58238
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-34620
GNIS feature ID 1029289[4]

Hamilton is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 61 at the 2010 census.[5]

History

Hamilton was platted in 1882, when the railroad was extended to that point.[6] The city took its name from Hamilton, Ontario, the native land of a large share of the early settlers.[7] A post office has been in operation at Hamilton since 1879.[8]

Geography

Hamilton is located at 48°48′29″N 97°27′7″W / 48.80806°N 97.45194°W / 48.80806; -97.45194 (48.808131, -97.451996).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1890257—
1900224−12.8%
1910213−4.9%
1920200−6.1%
1930151−24.5%
194025568.9%
1950241−5.5%
1960217−10.0%
1970110−49.3%
1980109−0.9%
199074−32.1%
200073−1.4%
201061−16.4%
Est. 201560[10]−1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
2015 Estimate[3]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 61 people, 29 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 225.9 inhabitants per square mile (87.2/km2). There were 37 housing units at an average density of 137.0 per square mile (52.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 29 households of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.37.

The median age in the city was 52.3 years. 14.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 31.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 72 people, 34 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 224.4 people per square mile (85.4/km²). There were 40 housing units at an average density of 122.9 per square mile (46.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 34 households out of which 21% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50% were married couples living together, 6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38% were non-families. 38% of all households were made up of individuals and 21% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city the population was spread out with 22% under the age of 18, 4% from 18 to 24, 21% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 32% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $46,875 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,501. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  3. 1 2 "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  6. ↑ Compendium of History and Biography of North Dakota: Containing a History of North Dakota. Geo. A. Ogle & Company. 1900. p. 743.
  7. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State,. WPA. p. 188. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.
  8. ↑ "Pembina County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  9. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  11. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved August 30, 2013.
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